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April 2024 |
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Students begin receiving FAFSA Submission Summaries but can't make corrections yetThe Department of Education began processing FAFSAs in March and some students have received their FAFSA Submission Summaries. The key to your FAFSA statusIt's no longer just a matter of "done" or "not done" when considering the status of your financial aid application. Counselors have important role in navigating 2024-25 FAFSASchool counselors are essential to helping students access financial aid for college, according to a February 6 article on the Brookings Institution website. Mapping Your Future offers a variety of financial literacy toolsDuring Financial Literacy Month in April, Mapping Your Future encourages you to use its financial literacy tools and share the tools and resources with your students. Jobs requiring bachelor's degrees expected to increase the fastest in the next decadeJobs that require a bachelor's degree are expected to grow faster than average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics. FAFSA contributor update listserv availableThe U.S. Department of Education is making improvements to the StudentAid.gov account creation process for those without Social Security numbers. "What financial aid professionals should know about student loan repayment plans" webinar recording availableAlthough this webinar was geared toward financial aid professionals, educators and others with student loans can benefit from this informative webinar. April tasks for high school seniors |